Readers respond to Rishi Sunak’s conference speech, Boris Johnson’s promise of a high-wage economy, and the cut to universal credit

When Rishi Sunak offers salvation through “better” jobs (Rishi Sunak’s speech offers mood music but little economic meat, 4 October), he is using the trick of eliding “anyone” into “everyone”.

On an individual level, anyone may well be capable of undertaking training, improving their self-presentation, or perhaps even moving home, in order to get a better-paid job.

Continue reading…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

Tedcore: the self-help books that have changed the way we live, speak and think

Bestsellers like Atlas of the Heart and Atomic Habits use feel-good philosophy…

Biden faces growing pressure to drop charges against Julian Assange

Biden faces a renewed push, domestically and internationally, to drop charges against…